George Karlaftis III was drafted No. 30 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 30 · #30 overall
George Karlaftis III Purdue Draft
George Karlaftis III was drafted No. 30 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 65
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2731st at Purdue
The pick
How George Karlaftis III came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 266 lbs
- Hometown
- West Lafayette, IN
- Pre-draft board
- No. 37 prospect87.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 65
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2731st among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 27100% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of George Karlaftis III.
Georgia
Chattanooga
Michigan
Purdue in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
George Karlaftis III in the 2022 NFL Draft
George Karlaftis III is a Defensive end out of Purdue selected No. 30 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 NFL Draft. 65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was George Karlaftis III drafted?
George Karlaftis III was selected No. 30 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/george-karlaftis-iii.
What college did George Karlaftis III play for?
George Karlaftis III played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did George Karlaftis III's NFL career turn out?
65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/george-karlaftis-iii.